Overview
This workshop is designed to build participants’ knowledge, skills and confidence in mental health and resilience in the workplace. The workshop will benefit all those looking to increase their knowledge around the subject enabling them to support someone exhibiting sigs of mental ill health, as well as increasing their own resilience and being aware of their own mental wellbeing.
Learning Objectives
- An in depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
- Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
- Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
- Knowledge, skills and confidence through practical exercises to increase levels of personal resilience
Workshop information
Workshop outline
1. Introduction
- Workshop objectives and benefits from attending
- Participants’ experience and confidence in this area
- Personal objectives
2. Understanding mental health
- What is mental health?
- Mental health and stigma
- Types of mental ill health disorders
3. Supporting others
- Warning signs of mental ill health
- How to support someone exhibiting signs of mental ill health
4. Supporting yourself
- Stess: coping mechanisms and self-care
- What is resilience, why is it important and how can you increase your levels?
- Building your support network
5. Next steps
- Individual learning and action planning
- Group review and close
